Police warn against phone scam targeting grandparents

Journal staff

The Rapid City police spokeswoman says another person fell victim to a phone scam that demands bail money for a grandchild.

Feb 08, 2012 | 11:30 am | (0) Comments

Police say airman confesses to weekend bus break-ins

Journal staff

Police say an airman confessed Tuesday night to burglarizing five Douglas School District buses this weekend.

Feb 08, 2012 | 11:27 am | (2) Comments

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Police seek public’s help in identifying school bus burglar

Journal staff

Box Elder police are asking the public to help identify a suspect in the burglary of several Douglas School District buses.

Feb 07, 2012 | 10:57 am | (0) Comments

Sword-wielding man gets two years in prison

Andrea J. Cook Journal staff

A sword-wielding man police subdued by police using beanbags in December is headed for prison.

Feb 07, 2012 | 4:30 am | (0) Comments

Police arrest teen after Sunday morning break-in

Holly Meyer Journal staff

Police arrested a Pine Ridge teen after a Sunday morning break-in at a Rapid City home.

Feb 06, 2012 | 1:01 pm | (0) Comments

Rapid City man shot Saturday during argument

Journal staff

A Rapid City man was shot in the side with his own handgun early Saturday during an argument over a woman, according to the Rapid City police.

Feb 06, 2012 | 12:15 pm | (3) Comments

Inmate sentenced to death in prison guard murder

The Associated Press

SIOUX FALLS -- A judge on Monday sentenced a South Dakota inmate to death for his part in the killing of a prison guard during an unsuccessful escape attempt.

Feb 06, 2012 | 9:52 am | (2) Comments

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Police investigating armed robbery at Sioux Falls casino

The Associated Press

SIOUX FALLS -- Police are investigating an armed robbery reported Friday night at a Sioux Falls casino.

Feb 04, 2012 | 4:01 pm | (0) Comments

Martin mother gets 20 years in newborn's death

The Associated Press

PIERRE -- A South Dakota woman accused in the death of her newborn son has been sentenced to prison for manslaughter and desertion of a child.

Feb 03, 2012 | 11:04 am | (0) Comments

Box Elder man arrested after shooting near Reptile Gardens

Journal staff

The Pennington County Sheriff's Office and Rapid City Police Department arrested Box Elder resident John Shaw Jr., 19, in connection with a Wednesday night shooting near Reptile Gardens, according to a news release from the sheriff's office.

Feb 02, 2012 | 4:53 pm | (5) Comments

Wind Cave elk poaching angers, saddens park officials

Kevin Woster Journal staff

The apparent poaching of two bull elk in Wind Cave National Park earlier this week has prompted a federal-state investigation that will likely offer a cash reward for information that helps catch the culprits.

Feb 02, 2012 | 5:00 am | (0) Comments

Officers respond to report of shots fired at home northeast of Box Elder

Holly Meyer Journal staff

The Meade County Sheriff's Office received a report Wednesday afternoon of a home invasion where shots were fired north of Box Elder.

Feb 02, 2012 | 5:00 am | (5) Comments

Deadwood couple appears in court on synthetic drugs charge

Aaron Orlowski Journal staff

Pam's Purple Door owners Anita and Harlan Kirwan had their initial court appearance Wednesday on five counts of possession, sale or distribution of certain substances for the purpose of intoxication.

Feb 02, 2012 | 3:00 am | (0) Comments

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Victim in Madison shooting identified as church-goer

The Associated Press

MADISON -- A pastor with Trinity Lutheran Church in Madison has confirmed to the Associated Press that a member of his congregation was killed in the shooting that has the community on edge.

Feb 01, 2012 | 2:24 pm | (1) Comments

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Man shocked twice with Taser after running from police

Holly Meyer Journal staff

Police took a Rapid City man into custody early Wednesday after shocking him twice with a Taser.

Feb 01, 2012 | 1:37 pm | (0) Comments

Teen turns himself in after high speed drive in stolen vehicle

Holly Meyer Journal staff

A teenager surrendered to police Tuesday after a high speed trip in a stolen vehicle.

Feb 01, 2012 | 12:44 pm | (0) Comments

Police find bullet hole, casing after Tuesday night fight

Holly Meyer Journal staff

Officers found a bullet hole in the side of Oglala Lakota College and recovered a casing after they responded to a fight on Tuesday night.

Feb 01, 2012 | 12:05 pm | (0) Comments

Judge sends probation violator to prison

Andrea J. Cook Journal staff

Bart Nicholson and the community will be safer with him in prison, 7th Circuit Judge Wally Eklund decided Tuesday.

Feb 01, 2012 | 7:00 am | (0) Comments

Man pleads guilty for scuffle with state lawmakers

The Associated Press

PIERRE -- A Minnesota man has pleaded guilty to two counts of simple assault for a barroom scuffle with South Dakota lawmakers.

Jan 31, 2012 | 3:42 pm | (0) Comments